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title: "I was repotting my arrowhead plant and what I think is one brown…"
description: "I was repotting my arrowhead plant and what I think is one brown centipede ran out. I will replace all the soil but it’s an indoor plant. No harm to plant but…"
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author: "TessDV"
published: "2024-10-18T17:50:40.917999Z"
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# I was repotting my arrowhead plant and what I think is one brown…

_Posted by TessDV on 2024-10-18_

I was repotting my arrowhead plant and what I think is one brown centipede ran out. I will replace all the soil but it’s an indoor plant. No harm to plant but should I be worried about it?

## 3 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-10-18

no harm and no need to change the soil. they eat insects and dead plant matter. good for your soil!

#### TessDV replied on 2024-10-18

Thank you but even in a houseplant?

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-10-18

even in a houseplant!

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